Article Archive for February 2014

LEGO Cuusoo Announces Next Sets
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Posted in Lego on 9 February 2014
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As you may know, LEGO has a site, Cuusoo, where you can propose a LEGO set & anyone can vote it up … and who are you gonna call soon? (that’s a hint 🙂 ).

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS Diecast: John & Nancy Movie Moment
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS, Disney Pixar CARS 3, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS on 9 February 2014
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The kissing couple on the bridge are named after Pixar founder John Lasseter & his wife, Nancy. Thanks for the nice photo of the EU package, “David V!” Perhaps this will arrive in the next US Movie Moment box – as of now, unknown when the next case is coming. “John H.” sends us his […]

America Loves Pizza
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Posted in Food on 8 February 2014
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Here’s a map of pizza chains in America … You can also check out the maps below just by chain. I did not realize Godfather’s was still around in such numbers … Of course, I think most people’s favorite pizza is a small shop or a mini chain.

Someday in the Future, We’ll Have This Amazing Technology
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Posted in Mobile on 8 February 2014
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Man, to be able to store ALL your friend’s phone numbers on one portable device! Yowza! And look, someone actually DIALING a phone! And a handheld portable mobile cellular phone! Look how tiny it is. Though I think that’s what I pay AT&T so maybe the future isn’t so great. 🙂

San Diego Comic Con – Tickets On Sale at 7 AM?
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Posted in comics on 8 February 2014
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It’s looking like tix sales will start at 7 AM … PST. Thanks for the heads up, “NascarBronco.” The main difference this year is there are no 4-day discount tickets, everyday – including PREVIEW NIGHT is priced separately. Good luck!

The LEGO Movie – Behind the Scenes
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Posted in Lego on 7 February 2014
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The WSJ has a nice article on the behind the scenes creation 0f THE LEGO MOVIE. For those interested in the business side of the LEGO business, there is a nice video feature: BTW, the first reviews are all good to excellent for the film.

Disney PLANES Fire & Rescue – New Trailer
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Posted in Disney Planes Fire & Rescue on 7 February 2014
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Looks impressive and cute … Also a nice interview with Julie Bowen who voices Dipper. Other characters and diecast listing here.

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: Japan Toy Fair 2008
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS on 6 February 2014
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A trip down memory lane – Japan Toy Fair 2008 – with Mattel & Tomy diecasts plus the Team 95 Super GT300 Series Race Car … You can check out more photos of the race car here.

Mattel Has a Lousy Quarter – Financial Numbers Down
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Posted in Mattel on 6 February 2014
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From the transcript & press release: Worldwide net sales down 6% from the prior year; North American1 gross sales down 10% and International gross sales were flat to last year; Worldwide gross sales for core brands: Barbie® down 13%; Hot Wheels® down 8%; Fisher-Price® down 13% and American Girl® up 3%; Mattel Girls & Boys BrandsFor […]

Real Life Little Tyke Cozy Coupe
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Posted in Toys on 5 February 2014
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This guy decided he wanted his first car. 🙂 You can check out more videos and a step by step to building your own HERE.